14 August 1861

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Writes from Georgetown Heights, enclosing money, which he would like his father to keep at home for him. Reports that he has come off picket and they are fortifying the roads. Comments on how they are expecting an enemy attack in Washington, but "if they do come they will find us prepared to give them a warm reception." Written on stationery with image of the United States Capital on top.

GLC03523.08.13

28 March 1865

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Arathusa Henry

Henry writes to his aunt from outside Richmond. Mentions that he sent her a Harpers monthly magazine. Reports the weather is warm and the roads are good. Expects to move to Richmond soon.

GLC03523.07.35

30 November 1772

Manuscript document

Title: Agreement between Wheeler & Goldthwait

Written from Fort Pownall, at present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Agreement between Thomas Goldthwait and Benjamin Wheeler relating to the construction of a dam. They agree to split the cost of the construction, as well as on the use of the water collected by the dam.

GLC02437.09074

24 June 1802

Avery, John, 1739-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: Copy of an Act to establish the Kennebeck and Penobscot Corporation

The corporation is also referred to as the "first Maine Turnpike Corporation." Contains the following copied signature of John C. Jones (Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives), David Cobb (President of the Massachusetts Senate), and Caleb Strong (Governor of Massachusetts). John Avery signs as Massachusetts Secretary of State. Henry Knox is a member of the corporation. Location inferred.

GLC02437.10345

27 September 1788

Shute, Benjamin, fl. 1767-1801

Manuscript document

Title: [Certificate]

Noted as a copy. A certificate from the inhabitants of Frankfort Plantation showing that Governor Francis Bernard and Thomas Goldthwait did not execute their agreements. States only 18 families were settled and the roads and a church were never built.

GLC02437.09193

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [Military RR Bridge across Tennessee River at Bridgeport]

GLC07000.09

15 December 1931

Lockhart, Charley, fl. 1898-1941

Typed letter signed

Title: [to Texas pension recipients]

Lockhart relates that since the pension fund is exhausted, he has been acquiring funds from the State Highway Investment Fund to pay pensioners. Writes "This fund is also exhausted, but as the Christmas holidays are nearing and I am desirous of assisting you in getting the cash on your hands in time to add a little sunshine to your Christmas cheer, I have asked that an additional amount be invested in your December warrants."

GLC02386.04

January 5, 1863

Gorsuch, Joseph B., 1834-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Curtis

Written on the Mississippi River. Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, writes to his uncle in Hamilton, Ohio regarding the recent Battle of Chickasaw Bayou. He relates that his regiment left Memphis, Tennessee on December 23, 1861 and sailed toward Vicksburg, Mississippi (possibly on the Mississippi River). He mentions foliage, sawmills, and plantations visible from the river. He reports the destruction of Confederate rail lines, cotton gins, and bridges. He relates that his men went six miles up the Yazoo River, and waited outside of Vicksburg before battle began on…

GLC00653.09.01

13 November 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Authorizes a gentleman to hire men to erect dams, houses, and to chop wood. Notes the men's wages will be paid in land at the current market rate. Also mentions he would like various men with trades (blacksmiths, house carpenters, shoe makers, etc.) to settle down with their families.

GLC02437.07667

November 1801

Manuscript document

Title: [Subscribers to the Penobscot Turnpike]

A list of subscribers petitioning to build a turnpike road from Harriman's Ferry in Prospect, Maine to Kennebec Bridge in Augusta, Maine. Each subscriber agrees to petition the Legislature for the road.

GLC02437.07685

circa 1790

Manuscript document

Title: [Cost estimates to dig a canal]

Estimates labor costs to build a 90 mile canal with 60 locks at "386.400" dollars. Estimates it would take 1,000 men about 2 years to complete.

GLC02437.08440

26 March 1800

Kingsbury, Phineas, fl. 1800

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Certificate]

Certifies something concerning payment for roads in 1799. Mentions a William McGlathery. Noted as written at Frankfort, state unknown.

GLC02437.08763

22 May 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Discusses their recent exchange, noting that he had not received some of her letters due to the postman's mistake. Expresses how much he misses her, emphasizing that nothing but an obligation to his country could separate them. Mentions the threat posed by General John Burgoyne, stating that Lucy, in Boston, should "get a House in the Country as a Retreat." Can not assure Lucy regarding a possible visit due to the danger of the roads and the uncertainty of his location. In closing, notes "I shall always make it a rule to write you by the post, and expect…

GLC02437.00599

30 November 1858

Marchand, Henry C., 1818-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John B. Marchand

Marchand's brother discusses family events, inquires about retiring admirals, and mentions a black servant who was fired after running away. Also notes "The gas company have laid their pipes through the town and as a general thing almost every person will use it."

GLC02680.05

25 September 1867

Dawson, Hugh, fl. 1867

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Contract for graveling Huntington Avenue]

Contract between William Remington and Hugh Dawson for graveling a street. Details the costs and certifies that Dawson received payment. Note on second page dated 7 October 1867 states that Remington paid $55, his portion of the account. With 2 cent U.S. inter revenue stamp on first page.

GLC03545.24.26

28 September 1872

Anderson, James M., fl. 1872-1875

Document signed

Title: [Bill for paving Decker Street]

Partially printed bill for William Remington to pay the city of Baltimore $1954.75 for paving a street. Marked "Folio 294." Anderson signed as City Collector. There is a newspaper clipping pasted on reverse titled, "City Assessments for Paving Streets Declared Illegal."

GLC03545.24.30

9 November 1846

Ball, Charles L., fl. 1846

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William and R.P. Remington

Discusses selling some bonds of the Cincinnati & Whitewater Canal Co. which were jointly owned by a group of men including the Remingtons. Asks for the Remingtons' views on the matter.

GLC03545.24.38

July 16, 1859

Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward P. Fry

Replies to Fry's letter stating that he will inform him of his partners' decisions as soon as he hears from them. Comments that he is convalescent and will probably pass through Philadelphia to New York soon. Advises that if a satisfactory arrangement is made with a company for a telegraphic line from Philadelphia to New York, he will do what he can to secure Fry his desired situation.

GLC04503.02

10 July 1844

Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward P. Fry

Writes that he has just received word from his partners that a proprietor will contract to complete a telegraph line from Philadelphia to New York for $60,000 to be finished by 1 January 1845. Includes technical details about the line and how the payments will be made. Informs that he will attend to procuring and training young men to use the system if compensated. Gives Fry 20 days to accept the offered terms. Addressed to Fry in Philadelphia.

GLC04503.03

July 1844

Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward P. Fry

Writes that he has seen Mr. Smith who will be at his office tomorrow morning. States that Mr. Burbank, the man who is in charge of negotiations for Morse, is at Lovejoy's Hotel and advises Fry to bring this letter as an introduction. Dated Wednesday morning.

GLC04503.01

22 August 1844

Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward P. Fry

Regrets that he cannot yet give Fry an answer to his request because he cannot get in touch with all the other proprietors. Sends a paper Fry requested (not present), and states he has made an improvement in the telegraph machinery which will allow him to write at least 25 characters a minute. Informs that he has just completed experiments on running telegraph lines across rivers. Addressed to Fry in Philadelphia.

GLC04503.04

1 January 1869

Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward P. Fry

Replies to Fry's request for his memories of events occurring in 1844. Morse states that " ... with my feeble memory in regard to the details, I fear I can give you but little satisfaction." Remembers negotiating with Amos Kendall to have him put in control of the business aspects of the telegraph. Believes that Fry is correct in saying that Fry was the first to attempt to form a company to extend the telegraph line from Philadelphia to New York. Concurs that he was obstructed from doing this by those ruling Wall Street at the time. Comments that he does not remember the details of their…

GLC04503.05

11 March 1870

Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward P. Fry

Thanks Fry for sending a memorandum that proves that Morse was interested in having the government own the telegraph invention back in 1844. States that he made concessions to make it easier and less costly for the government but that they did not take advantage before the offer expired. Believes that this is now to his advantage and that it would not have been a good idea to have the government control the telegraph.

GLC04503.06

14 March 1870

Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward P. Fry

Complains about mail he has sent that has failed to reach its destination, including a recent letter to Fry. Includes a transcript of the earlier note that was never received in which he thanks Fry for information sent to him proving that Morse was interested in having the government purchase the telegraph invention back in 1844 (see GLC04503.06 for original letter).

GLC04503.07

March 14, 1870

Fry, Edward P., fl. 1844-1870

Autograph note signed

Title: [List of letters sent from Samuel F. B. Morse to Edward P. Fry]

Lists dates and places written of five letters sent from Morse to Fry concerning the formation of a telegraph line from New York to Philadelphia in 1844. Note at bottom states that other letters from 1870 were included in order to make a book of autographs. Signed with initials, E. P. F. Letters referred to are GLC04503.01 - .07.

GLC04503.08